Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
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🎓 Education
Heather Peacock at LBCC is using staff retreats to keep nursing faculty in the classroom—more than half left in one term over heavy work and low pay.
The college received a portion of a $2.6 million grant from Salem lawmakers that will help reduce turnover by 2028.
🏛️ Government
After a neighbor’s complaint on Saturday, Sept 13 ended salsa dancing at Common Fields, city councilors suspended the 43 year old noise ordinance for commercial businesses.
They directed staff to draft new rules after 12 police calls from the same neighbor this year—aimed at better balancing business events and neighborhood peace.
The Benton County Sheriff's Office and Corvallis CERT are hosting a free emergency preparedness training course on Oct.
11-12 at the Corvallis Fire Training Center. The course offers 12 hours of online learning and two full days of hands-on practice from 8 a.m.—4 p.m., and it is open to adults 18 and older with youth allowed when accompanied by an adult.
🏈 Sports
Philomath High’s boys soccer team won 4-1 against Gladstone on Sept 18th at their home field—Sammy Hernandez scored a hat trick while the team kept an undefeated nonconference record.
The Warriors will play in Oregon West Conference action at Sweet Home on Sept 25th.
🎉 Corvallis Events
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2025 Fall Festival Book Sale
12-3 p.m. (donors only) & 3-5:30 p.m. — Corvallis-Benton County Public Library — Free entry (donors may need to donate $20 for early access) — Browse hundreds of books, DVDs, and music CDs at this community sale.
Corvallis Fall Fest
1-7 p.m. — Central Park — Free entry — Celebrate fall with live music from Ida Jane & The Weekend Gardeners blending acoustic styles in a vibrant community atmosphere.
Corvallis Fall Festival 2025
1-7 p.m. — Corvallis Fall Festival — All ages welcome — Celebrate local culture with a community 5K & 10K run at Oregon State University's campus.
Condor 25K Trail Run
9 AM — Peavy Arboretum — $55-$66 entry — Experience a scenic 25K trail run through the stunning McDonald Forest in memory of Dave 'Condor' Bateham.
22nd Annual St. Anne Greek Fest
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Lewisburg Grange Hall — Free admission — Enjoy delicious Greek food, live music, and family-friendly fun at this community celebration.
The Great Pumpkin Run
9 AM – 12 PM — Ashbrook Independent School — Registration required — Celebrate the fall season with a fun run and costume contest for the whole family.
Bloktoberfest 2025
5-11 p.m. — Block 15 Brewing Downtown Pub — $10 admission — Celebrate Oktoberfest with live music, German food, and stein-holding competitions under the big tent.
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